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Customer Questions & Answers

will this blade be appropriate for cutting hardwood like kitchen cabinets?

Asked by: cj

Yes, I cut hardwood with this exact blade all the time. It's leaves a smooth finish even in tricky grain crosscuts.

Answered by: GeoWright

Date published: 2017-01-04

6 1/2 Inch blades go dull faster than 7 1/4

I used Diablo blades in both my 7 1/4 and 6 1/2 circular saws and notice the blades on the 6 1/2 circular saw seem to go dull quicker. Is this because of the design of the smaller thinner blade is not as durable as a 7 1/4 or just the lack of power in the 18 volt saw does have as much power when the the blade goes just a little dull.

Asked by: Joe

In my experience the blade does not dull faster, but there is a difference between battery and corded saws. The blades all lose the original &quot;new hone&quot; but it takes a greater toll on battery tools. I used a new battery and it cut faster and better

What would be better (for a cordless circular saw. Or a 7 1/4 in miter saw)?

Asked by: RW1257

Can cut drywall, will not last long cutting aluminum.

Answered by: reddevil

Date published: 2016-12-27

Would this blade be appropriate for cross cutting teak boards? The boards are only about .6&quot; thick and 2&quot; wide.

Asked by: MTA

The blade is certainly up to the task, provided your saw is. I have cut many board feet of Real Teak with Diablo blades, but never with this model. Back then, I used a table saw or radial arm saw.
Teak is very hard, oily and abrasive. The carbide tips of diablo blades are as good as any, so they will do the job. The only question is, does you saw have the power? Since these blades are typically used in cordless saws, you may have to go slowly. If you are using a corded saw, particularly a track-guided saw, then you will have no trouble!

Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike from
the diablo blade did a fine job with no slintering just a nice smooth cut yes i like it very much...the diablo blade did a fine job with no slintering just a nice smooth cut yes i like it very much i notice that very little dabrie was comeing up in my face that is a very good thing.

Date published: 2017-03-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tigger from
AwesomeCuts clean, easy to use, and install on our cordless saw.

Date published: 2017-02-28

Rated 5 out of
5 by
MayRdFarm from
If you still have a 6" Porter Cable Saw Boss this is one of the few blades available to fit your ...If you still have a 6" Porter Cable Saw Boss this is one of the few blades available to fit your handy little saw. Diablo is a quality blade made by Freud who has been known to make good blades for many years.
I bought my 6" saw years ago when they came out from PC because the blade is on the left side of the saw like a worm-drive and it's a lot lighter & still very natural to cut with if you're used to handling worm-drives. I think the availability of today's powerful battery powered small saws probably killed the need for the 6" saw boss.

Date published: 2017-06-19

Rated 4 out of
5 by
HomeImprover from
Not quite what I expectedI got this blade to upgrade the blade that came with my Ryobi 6-1/2 inch cordless circular saw. It is better then the original blade but not at the level I expect for Diablo blades. They generally out preform regular blades by a long shot. But this one is only a little better to me and I would have still brought it and saved it until the original blade was worn out. Instead of putting on right away. But given the amount I use my saw it would have been on the saw in a month or two.

Date published: 2017-05-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kenny from
GreatThey're a long lasting blade with superior cutting. They also make great sawzall blades for metal which are great. It's a great product that can really be beat into the ground. As long as your trying to cut things that are covered by the blade your recommendation. Things happen in that case, but the blade is a exceptional product. Really gives the rest of competitors no change or complete destroy them.

Date published: 2017-08-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
HandyGrayBeard from
Smooth Like Bud-dahReplaced the Milwaukee blade that came with my 12v fuel saw. WOW...cuts were so clean. Even on old, dried out 2x4s! And on the 18 tooth version. THANKS, Diablo.
Note to Home Depot: need more of this brand saw blade with different tooth configuration in your SLC location. Only found the 18 tooth version.

Date published: 2017-06-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ric from
Great blade. It cut with smooth with so much less...Great blade. It cut with smooth with so much less force than the factory blade. With the blade having a very thin kerf less battery is used and lees wear and tear on the saw. This is the second blade on this saw and when it wears out I'll buy another one.

Date published: 2017-03-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Charlie from
I'm replacing planks on my dock, and this blade made it so much easier to cut through the boards....I'm replacing planks on my dock, and this blade made it so much easier to cut through the boards. It makes a nice smooth, clean cut. It costs a little extra, but it's well worth the money. I would definitely replace it, if and when it wears out.